More talk, less agreement: Risk discussion can hurt consensus-building on science/technology
Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 10:20
in Psychology & Sociology
When it comes to public issues pertaining to science and technology, "talking it out" doesn't seem to work. A new study from North Carolina State University shows that the more people discuss the risks and benefits associated with scientific endeavors, the more entrenched they become in their viewpoint and the less likely they are to see the merit of other viewpoints.